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NK06 RDU

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,010 mi
Last recorded35,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 RDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 35,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coils springs corroded

offside rear shocker mist of oil

suspension bushes deteriorated

tyres cracking up and deteriorated

undernearth corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,112 miles

fuel cap corroded

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes slight deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shocker mist of oil

sills corroded

undernearth corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,159 miles

axles bushes deteriorated

coil springs corroded and worn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

shockers corroded, worn and reduced damping

tyres cracking up

undernearth corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 33,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

axles bushes deteriorated

coil springs corroded and worn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

shockers corroded, worn and reduced damping

tyres cracking up

undernearth corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,998 miles

offside rear tyre cracked-up and sidewall scuffed

Fail 17 Jun 2017 31,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracked-up and sidewall scuffed

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,796 miles

coil springs corroded

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded

undernearth corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,129 miles

Front inner pads look low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,475 miles

nearside & offside front brake pipes slight corroded

nearside & offside front floor sections corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,879 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes heavily splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,097 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 24,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,790 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,136 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,585 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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NK06 RDU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK06 RDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK06 RDU registered?

NK06 RDU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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